Month: March 2019

Men's Basketball, Sports

Manhattan’s Season Ends With Overtime Loss To Canisius In MAAC Quarterfinals

by JOHN JACKSON, Senior Writer FIRST ROUND MBB: MAN 57, FAIR 53 QUARTERFINALS MBB: MAN 65, CAN 69 The No. 7 Manhattan College Jaspers saw their season come to an end on Friday, March 8 as they fell in overtime to the No. 2 Canisius College Golden Griffins by a score of 69-65 in the Quarterfinals of the MAAC Tournament. The Jaspers advanced to the Quarterfinals thanks … Continue reading Manhattan’s Season Ends With Overtime Loss To Canisius In MAAC Quarterfinals

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Features

Jasper Jottings Connects Alumni

by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Senior Writer It’s no surprise that the alumni network of Jaspers around the world is a strong one. But where is the best place for any and all alums to find up-to-date knowledge on old friends? That would be jasperjottings-daily.com. The blog was started by Ferdinand J. Reinke, a graduate of the class of 1968, “back before I can remember” in his words. He … Continue reading Jasper Jottings Connects Alumni

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News

Manhattan College To See Updates to Overnight Parking Policy

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Asst. A&E Editor Editor’s Note: This article was written and published before the March 13, 2019 Manhattan College Senate meeting where this proposal was revoked. The Quadrangle published this without the knowledge that this proposal had not been brought before the Senate for voting yet. The standing overnight parking policy will remain in effect. We apologize for spreading misinformation about the overnight parking policy … Continue reading Manhattan College To See Updates to Overnight Parking Policy

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Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball Ousted In Quarterfinals of MAAC Championships By Marist

by PETE JANNY, Asst. Sports Editor FIRST ROUND WBB: MAN 62, SPU 41 QUARTERFINALS WBB: MAN 51, MAR 65 Head coach Heather Vulin’s troops arrived in Albany for the 2019 MAAC Championships already a success story before even tipping off against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-24, 1-16 MAAC) at the Times Union Center last Thursday afternoon. Inexperience, injury adversity, and out of conference struggles would’ve been a … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Ousted In Quarterfinals of MAAC Championships By Marist

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Arts & Entertainment

Second Annual One Acts Festival Shines Spotlight on Comedy

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Asst A&E Editor On Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, the Manhattan College Players presented their annual One Acts Festival in the Black Box Theatre. Six student directors presented their shows to audiences that carried hilarious and significant messages. Act I opened with the “The Know-Show”, a mimic of an Alex Jones theme political online show. Freshman Luke Jankovic played host Steve Smith … Continue reading Second Annual One Acts Festival Shines Spotlight on Comedy

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Campus Life, College, News

Title IX Office Distributes Annual Campus Climate Survey

by Rose Brennan & Katie Heneghan, A&E Editor &  Asst. Features Editor Beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 19, students were prompted with a short and anonymous survey regarding feedback on student perception of Manhattan College’s climate on unwanted sexual contact and assault, as well as students’ perceptions of how Manhattan College addresses and responds to these situations. The survey was sent out by Sheetal Kale, the Director of Diversity, Equity, … Continue reading Title IX Office Distributes Annual Campus Climate Survey

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Features

LWGRC Holds “Nomination Night” for Student Leaders

by Lauren Schuster, Social Media Editor On the evening of International Women’s Day in the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center (LWGRC), a group of students gathered to attend a “Nomination Night,” during which their work on campus promoting intersectional feminism and activism would be acknowledged and celebrated by the center’s staff. The event was organized and hosted by the center’s graduate assistant, Jo-Ann Mullooly and … Continue reading LWGRC Holds “Nomination Night” for Student Leaders

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Campus Life, College, News

Freeze on New Clubs to Be Lifted

by Haley Burnside, Senior Writer Student Government and Student Engagement are working together to lift the freeze on new clubs on campus. The freeze is expected to be officially lifted in the coming fall semester. The initiative, which is being spearheaded within Student Government by Vice President for Club Administration, Haley Nightingale, has been a long time coming. “The Student Government board and I have been considering … Continue reading Freeze on New Clubs to Be Lifted

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

LETTER from The Editor

Hi readers! Happy Issue 8! This issue is packed full of some really exciting at stories across all sections. Another great week for our reporters, so we all hope you enjoy reading! This week I’d like to call attention to our sports section, where we have two awesome articles covering a weekend full of Manhattan basketball. Two of our reporters, Pete Janny and John Jackson, … Continue reading LETTER from The Editor

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